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Location: Phoenix AZ | To all my fellow members of the male species - Reminder that Monday is Valentine's Day! And, with very few rare exceptions, bringing a new guitar (or ukulele) into the house and trying to call it a "Valentine's present" isn't going to go over real well. Trust me on this - I know of what I speak. In hind sight, I would have gotten less grief if I gave her a vacuum cleaner.
Rule of thumb: Roses and Jewelry = GOOD, Guitars and sporting goods equipment = BAD. |
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I think you can get away with it.
Would go something like this:
"Honey, look I bought a new guitar for you"!!!
"I DON'T WANT IT"
"Then can I have it?"
Then it's off the hospital to have the guitar removed from where ever it may have ended up.
On second thought, you're right. Probably a bad idea. |
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Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 | Now, wait a minute. Hasn't your wife ever said, "If it makes you happy, it makes me happy"? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Yeah but that is usually in reply to me placing a piece of jewelery around her neck.
Her: Do you like it?
Him: It looks wonderful
Her: Well, I guess you can buy it for me if it makes you happy! |
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Location: NJ | If anyone's SignificantOther is "into" Roses, a bit of "information" before making what CAN be a fairly significant purchase:
Don't be swayed by the term "Long Stem" Roses.
Growers "grade" different varieties by stem length (in centimeters), and charge accordingly, but just because you're paying more for a longer stem, it doesn't neccesarily mean you're paying for a better rose.
You guys in California'll have a bit of an advantage, as there's some decent locally-grown varieties that you could probably get at a decent price. Everyone else'll probably be looking at stuff that's either being flown-in from California or SouthAmerica (predominantly Ecuador and Colombia . . . some Mexico, but not a lot of roses). A name to watch-out for is "Visa". South American Visa's are crap. They're usually the one's you see for sale at gas stations. They "look" fairly impressive when you first get 'em, as they have big, tight, bullet shaped heads and long straight stems that can be gotten up to 75-100cm's. (we used to call 'em "walking sticks"), but if they're not handled correctly, they usually just keel over at the head or "open" like crap (or both), and don't last. If somebody's offering SA Visa's at $40-50/doz. . . . pass.
It's been a while, and I've forgotten a lot of the varieties, but "AmericanBeauty's" (naturally) and Madame Delbar's are nice varieties that open nicely and (when handled correctly) last a long time.
Try to order 'em in person, ask questions, and appear "picky". You tend to get treated with a better degree of service. If you just pick up the phone with credit card in hand, you're just another faceless order to be filled during a frantic holiday.
You can also possibly get a good deal by going with something other than red. A lot of growers/wholesalers will offer florists really good deals on other varieties/colors because there's so much of a demand for the red ones. One of my personal favorites is a variety called "Lavania" which is a deep lavender color that opens nice, lasts a long time, and actually SMELLS really good (a lot of roses don't even really "smell"). Another one is "Sterling" that has a light lavender/almost "silver-ish" color. These are usually used alot in wedding bouquets and are pretty expensive in the Spring/Summer, so you might find some deals this time of year.
Just DON'T buy 'em from the supermarket!
This is a floral holiday that's a logistical nightmare, so the ONE inexperienced, overworked dweeb that's stuck manning the floral counter isn't gonna have time to properly handle/condition the incoming roses, so they'll endup getting yanked out of the box and dumped into a big bucket of water. Your money would be better spent buying you wife a pound of balogna and some Kraft cheese slices . . .
When all else fails"
. . . . "Lingerie". ;)
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | "When all else fails"
. . . . "Lingerie"."
I don't know Cliff. Do you think that you have the body for it??
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | You da man, Cliff. Thanks for the info! |
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Location: NJ | " . . I don't know Cliff. Do you think that you have the body for it?? . . ."
No. But Templeman does. |
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Location: south east Michigan | My wife told me yesterday about this orphan dog she has become aware of. yikes....big yikes.
The last thing we need right now is a second dog. Now I am reminded that Valentines is upon us. This will compound the issue.
Now I don't want to get off on a rant here but this Valentines day thing has become more one sided than a sing off between Shania Twain and Yoko Ono. I like to think of myself as a guy who is conciderate and loving the other 364 days of of the year. Yet no matter how high that bar be set, on Febuary 14th I have to distinguish myself with a nitrious like surge of adoration. Over the years I have fought the system by paying homage a few days before it arrives on the calender. I tell my wife that this demonstrates that my love does not have to wait for an arbritary date decided on by the greeting card political action committee. And besides...the resturants are a lot less crowded. In conclusion, yes...there are 4 guitars and a uke on display in our living room. But when I set my Breadwinner in the corner and say "STAY"...by God it stays there till I say otherwise. My guitars never shed or bring mud into the house. And lastly...how can I take my wife on a romantic get-away weekend in Connecticut (on June 17th) when we have to worry about just who is going to watch the dogs?!?!? |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Brad, now THERE is a mental picture I am going to enjoy for a long time.....a sing-off between Shania Twain and Yoko Ono..... :D
The Valentine's Day bar is only set as high as your wife demands it. Luckily, my wife understands that the other 364 days are just as important as that one.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Got the Loophole here fellas...
When you bring that new guitar home on Feb 14, Tell her you wrote a song for her that sounds really wonderful on this guitar. I suggest that you write your own tune, or pick a very obscure one penned by someone else...and I would stay away from titles such as, "I'm Your Backdoor Man." :eek: |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | An orphen dog wearing lingerie holding a long stem rose in his snout. That should hold here attention while I sneak by with a guitar case under my arm. Dave |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Yes, it should...she'll die laughing..... :D
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Location: Midland, MI | Hrmm, new song == new guitar. I like it. Let's see if this'll work:
I've been wanting a jazzbox. She actually *likes* the chord-melody treatment of Blue Bossa I've mangled, er, managed to work up. Sounds good on the Elite, ok on the electrics...what I *need* is a jazzbox so I can play it properly for her on the big day!
By golly, yes! Yes! YES! I think that's going to work! Now, where's Al's phone number...wonder if he still has that Artist laying around...
You guys are the best! :) |
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| So what you're saying is that I should have the chain saw gift-wrapped? |
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Location: NJ | . . and remove the spark plug. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | One thing fellas. Don't do this:
She: Do you think this makes me look fat? :)
He: (Don't say anything that signifies anything near agreement, even if you think it is a compliment, like : ) "wow, you look just like your sisters." :eek:
She: :mad:
The guy who said this, didn't realize what he had said until the words had actually left his mouth. :confused: Why did he do this? A moment of weakness? He was tired? Someone from another dimension made him say it like he was robot? It doesn't matter. It happened in real life, it was not a commercial.
When asked that question disagree with her, because your life depends on it.
Yes, flowers bought in person are good, really good. A new guitar, bad, really bad. If you are planning on bringing home a new guitar for a week before or after valentines, keep it at your office. |
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Location: SoCal | Just had our 36th anniversary on the 8th - she insisted that her present to me was the 2005 Collectors.
Heck, gals can give guys a Valentine gift - Al has a ruby red Adamas SMT??? |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Hey Standing O try this.
1-Come home holding a NEW OHSC in your hand.
2-Wait for her reaction.
3-Open the OHSC.
4-Take out the dozen roses and chocolates.
5-receive hugs and kisses.
6-Explain to to her that even though you just
bought an brand new Ovation, you wanted to make sure that her flowers and chocolates arrive safely home. Therefore you left the new Ovation in the car and will get it after she shows you how much she loves her Valentines Day present :rolleyes: ;) :D |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Thin, but valiant. You're still sleepin' with the fishes. I like the prior idea- play it at the office for a month. |
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Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 | Better to play it at the office than to have to sleep there.... ;) |
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| of course if you buy her a chain-saw this year, next year the mandocello/collectors/viper is going to be such an improvement.... that is of course if you're still alive next year - or even next week.
Tony - 36 years and she still buys you guitars? I suggest you come down off the fence and decide to keep her. |
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Location: NJ | two things I have learned
first
always buy roses for VD day.
second
no matter how horrible never say "don't you ever feed me crap like this again" |
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Location: Waterloo, IL | alpep two things I have learned
first
always buy roses for VD day.
second
no matter how horrible never say "don't you ever feed me crap like this again"
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First - She's allergic to flowers.
Second - Never tell her how bad the food is until after she has tasted it and tells you how bad it is.
Third - Never, ever, forget the card.
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Location: Midland, MI | I read the following somewhere today (sorry, can't remember where):
100% of marriages end in either death or divorce.
So, I guess it's just a matter of timing.
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Location: New Mexico | No expert here, with guitars or women. Have been happily married almost 24 years. My suggestion is to get a nice card, no flowers or chocolate but "Hand write" a full page letter. No, letters 2" high don't count and the word "very" is used only once. Just say the things we take for granted. If your significant other is anything like mine, then you know you wouldn't function well without them. Let them know... If you feel compelled to the flower thing then buy a Tiger lily not a rose...Something different so she knows you spent more than 10 seconds at the florists..
Just my .02 :D |
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Location: south east Michigan | Update!!!!!
My wife decided aganst the idea of the orphan puppy. She just needed time to think it out. Sometimes "impulse" decisions work out and sometimes they don't.
We are going to help find the pooch a home. Anybody want a 7 month old Cocker Spaniel? |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Why didn't I think of this before!! :rolleyes:
You serenade you sweetheart with an original song that professes your love!!
Tell her that the song was inspired by her and that you could only show your true feelings by playing your original song on a brand new Ovation guitar! :cool: :) :D ;) |
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Location: NJ | Please know that I am NOT (in any way) recommending/suggesting the purchasing of roses (personally, I think with the prices that're charged on Valentine'sDay, it's a bit of a waste of money. . .) Just passing along a bit of personal knowledge on the subject.
My ex and I owned/operated a retail florist for about 15 years. On an average Valentine's Day, we'd handle/process/sell about 5,000-8,000 roses (ranging from $30 to $175/doz.)
I used to witness an endless parade of guys with a glazed-over look on their faces, and absolutely no clue . . .
Just offering some "edumacation" just in case you DO decide to pursue this option, and hopefully alleviate any disappointment for yourself and/or your LadyLove . . . |
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Location: Indiana | Hmmmmmmmm, I must be in a perfect situation. No significant other, and Valentines Day is my birthday. Just welcomed home guitar #48 & Ovation #7. I remember reading here that you can't have too many guitars. Maybe StandingO will send me that Cust Elite 12 for a birthday present.
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